Mark Sells

Mark Sells

""I gave her my heart. She gave me a pen.""

Agrees with the Tomatometer 85% of the time.

Biography:
Mark has been writing film criticism for The Oregon Herald, The Denver Herald, The New York Daily Times, The Boston Sun, The California Herald, Film Threat, and many more for the last five years under the moniker, "The Reel Deal." And this year, he was selected as one of the top ten critics in the country by the Critic Doctor. Mark is an active member of the Denver Film Society, the Rotten Tomatoes community, the Online Film and Television Association, and the Internet Entertainment Writers Association. An avid writer and film fanatic, Mark has written multiple screen and teleplays for the large and small screen. He has also worked on the set of numerous films while running his own multimedia company. The company, HFMedia, specializes in film production, copy writing, promotions, and screenwriting and recently produced its first short film entitled "Forever". Prior to working in film, his background includes writing promotional copy for radio and television.
Favorites:
Almost Famous, Rudy, Hoosiers, Star Wars, Road to Perdition, Conan the Barbarian, Blade Runner, Jerry Maguire, Back to the Future, Million Dollar Baby, and many many more!
Publications:
CineScene.com , Film Threat , Oregon Herald , The Reel Deal
Total Reviews:
285
Total QuickRatings:
37

Quick Ratings

Showing 1 - 37 of 37
Rating T-Meter Title | Year Add Date
4/5 96% 13 Assassins (2011) " There is plenty of blood in 13 Assassins, but Miike quietly builds his characters and their dilemmas, leading up to a grand spectacle of swordplay that includes a whopping 45 minute action finale. " — The Reel Deal
Posted Apr 25, 2011
5/5 94% The King's Speech (2010) " A British production featuring meticulous period detail, outstanding performances from Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, and Helena Bonham Carter, and inventive staging and visuals" — The Reel Deal
Posted Apr 23, 2011
4.5/5 71% Hanna (2011) " Includes a pulsating soundtrack by The Chemical Brothers and tremendous fight and chase choreography that will absolutely, leave you on the edge of your seat. " — The Reel Deal
Posted Apr 23, 2011
4.5/5 92% Incendies (2011) " Flashing backwards and forwards through time, the film includes enough emotional firepower and startling revelations to keep you guessing at every turn." — The Reel Deal
Posted Apr 23, 2011
4/5 88% Rango (2011) " A smart, satirical, and expertly animated adventure aimed at adults and children alike." — The Reel Deal
Posted Apr 23, 2011
4/5 72% Rio (2011) " With bold, tropical colors, salsa sounds, and refreshing voiceovers from Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway, and more, Rio is pure, light hearted fun." — Film Threat
Posted Apr 23, 2011
3.5/4 48% Super (2011) " Gunn's unique approach, combining twisted humor, dark drama, and over-the-top violence, offers a great change of pace for audiences tired of mainstream comic book fare." — The Reel Deal
Posted Apr 23, 2011
4/5 60% One Crazy Summer (1986) " Quirky, fun comedy with John Cusack - classic 80's summer fare" — Oregon Herald
Posted Jul 14, 2005
5/5 88% Hoosiers (1989) " One of the greatest sports movies ever made!" — Oregon Herald
Posted Apr 12, 2005
4/5 97% Bull Durham (1988) " Great chemistry between Costner, Sarandon, and Robbins - one of the Top 10 baseball movies." — Oregon Herald
Posted Mar 23, 2005
3/5 75% The Last Starfighter (1984) Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 18, 2004
2/5 55% Extreme Measures (1996) Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 18, 2004
3/5 —— Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Complete Fourth Season (2003) Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 18, 2004
0/5 47% Erik The Viking (1989) Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 18, 2004
1/5 28% Black Sheep (1996) Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 18, 2004
2/5 56% Nothing in Common (1986) Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 18, 2004
3/5 44% Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 18, 2004
0/5 20% Howling III - The Marsupials (1987) Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 18, 2004
3/5 56% Mr. Saturday Night (1992) Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 18, 2004
4/5 97% Unforgiven (1992) Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 18, 2004
3/5 79% Darkman (1990) Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 18, 2004
4/5 —— IMAX - The Living Sea (2000) " Great doc, but even greater soundtrack!" — Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 18, 2004
1/5 52% Black Rain (1999) Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 18, 2004
1/5 62% Tough Guys (1986) Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 18, 2004
4/5 79% The Poseidon Adventure (1972) Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 18, 2004
4/5 91% Miller's Crossing (1990) Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 18, 2004
1/5 4% Mr. Magoo (1997) Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 18, 2004
2/5 75% The Mighty (1998) Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 18, 2004
2/5 45% Billy Madison (1995) Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 18, 2004
4/5 100% The Kid (1921) Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 18, 2004
4/5 57% Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 18, 2004
5/5 100% Seven Samurai (Shichinin no Samurai) (1954) Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 18, 2004
3/5 67% Jason's Lyric (1994) Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 18, 2004
3/5 36% The Net (1995) Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 18, 2004
5/5 98% Das Boot (The Boat) (1981) Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 18, 2004
3/5 47% The Vanishing (1993) Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 18, 2004
4/5 89% The Man Who Knew Too Much (2001) Oregon Herald
Posted Aug 18, 2004
Showing 1 - 37 of 37
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